Galloway National Golf Club

Galloway National Golf Club
270 South New York Road
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
Yards: 6274, Par 71 (Blue Tees)
Course Architect: Tom Fazio
Website: http://www.gallowaynationalgolf.com/
Score: 108 (55 out, 53 in)
Date: October 8, 2008

Three of my golfing buddies and I had the privilege of playing the ultra-private, 74th ranked golf course in America: Galloway National Golf Club. This course has some natural elevations changes, a few holes with forced carries, super fast greens, bunkers guarding the greens on numerous holes, trees, water, bugs, and meadows ready to wreak havoc on wayward shots on every hole. This is by far the hardest course I have ever played.

I have played this course about 6 times in the past, and the course still amazes me every time I play there, I love playing this course. On a beautiful sunny day, I shot a round of 108 (4 lost balls), best round yet since my goal of the day was to break 110, which is a few strokes lower than my previous rounds played here. I wasn’t hitting the ball fairly straight off the tee which makes this long course, even longer and more difficult. My chipping was pretty good this day, I was getting the ball to stick to the slick greens since I hit the ball real high on all my shots. My putting was pretty good since I like fast greens, on a few holes my playing partners putting off the green a few times on the same hole.

After the front nine, we stopped in the club house for a drink and late lunch. The club house is modern and sleek with lots of picturesque views, the employees could not be more helpful, the food was excellent, the drinks were cold, and the views of the course and Atlantic City skyline are unforgettable!

FROM THE WEB SITE: Galloway National Golf Club is a private, world-class, 18-hole championship golf course designed for the serious golfer. World renowned architect Tom Fazio, meticulously crafted Galloway National’s 6900 yards out of a 200 acre tract of heavily wooded, gently sloping bayside property. “Galloway is one of my best ever,” said Fazio. It is a dramatic and fair golf course designed to bring joy to the serious golfer. Natural contour changes, pine forest, sand and water are the “tools.” Tees with breathtaking views, inviting fairways, challenging hazards, and beautifully situated greens are your reward.

The inspiration behind Galloway National Golf Club originated with a group of dedicated golfers who share a deep sense of commitment to the game. Management of the Club is being approached in the same way. Our facilities rival the finest in the world and are designed to enhance not detract from your unique golf experience. Our members enjoy an elegant, yet understated ambiance of quiet comfort. Golf Digest recently named Galloway one of America’s best private golf clubs.

COURSE CONDITION: The course was in excellent shape, as usual. No divots in the tee boxes or fairways, no pitch marks on the greens, and the greens were rolling super-super fast, like putting on glass.

FACILITIES: Galloway National Golf Club provides top notch practice facilities, pro shop, fore-caddies, locker room and restaurant.

SHOT OF THE DAY: Nothing real exciting, hit two of the long par three greens with my rescue wood.

SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS: If you get a chance to play this South Jersey gem, do not pass on this course! Bring you’re A+ game and extra balls, anything less – hang on and try to enjoy the ride and count on a good old fashion beating. There are refreshment stations between every few holes filled with free refreshments and snacks, very nice touch!

GOLFNERDNESS: I participated in the Stark and Stark golf outing a few weeks back, one of the golfers in our foursome has played everywhere, Pine Valley, Merion East, etc… real good golfer. I told him I was playing Galloway in a few weeks, his response was, and I quote, ‘I f%&@ing hate that place, way to hard, and the club house is ugly’. That is some funny stuff, not the response I expected.

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Dodging the Thunder at Linwood Country Club

Linwood Country Club
500 Shore Road, Linwood, New Jersey 08221
Yards: 6019, Par 70 (White Tees)
Course Architect: Herbert Bertram Strong
Built/Open: 1921
Website: www.linwoodcountryclub.com
Score: 104 (53 out, 51 In)
Date: August 11, 2008

On a rare Monday tee time playing Linwood Country Club as guests of a member, Linwood Country Club is a private country club just a few minutes outside of Atlantic and Ocean Cities. Dodging the thunderstorms and greenheads (See Buggy Round at Atlantic City Country Club), we got all 18 in while watching storm clouds come and go the entire round with no rain.

I shot a disappointing 104 on this shorter but very difficult course. The shorter length of the course was protected by hidden surprises that first time players of the course like ourselves would not be familiar with. A few holes had sand bunkers and small creeks which could not be seen from the tee boxes or fairways which snatched up what we thought were nice golf shots. As an example, on one hole I pushed my drive a little right in the second cut, took an 18 degree rescue wood and smoked it right down the middle of the fairway…. and into a small creek that ran across the fairway. As for my round, my driving was average, hit a few fairways and lost 2 balls. My short game was a little off, I tweaked my swing a little, for the better, but I need to get use to hitting it more left, so I was pulling most of my iron shots. My putting was good since I like fast greens except on hole 3, which I hit the green and was about 8’ from the hole and looking at a birdie putt, then three putted on the slick green.

From The Web Site: Linwood Country Club is a place where continuity means something. Where long time members are the mainstay and with new members adding more character, it quickly becomes home to everyone. Add a long time staff who knows everyone by their name, it is no wonder that Linwood has earned the reputation of being the "Cheers" of country clubs. The course offers challenges for low handicappers yet provides an enjoyable experience for the high handicapper when played from alternate tees. Realizing that everyone expects something different from their club, Linwood manages to meet and exceed all expectations. The common denominator that everyone gets is first rate service. Great golf, great food, great staff and great members...it just doesn't get any better than Linwood. Ask the members what they like best about Linwood and most will say the course, which is always well kept and offers breathtaking views of the meadows, the bay and of course the Atlantic City skyline.

Course Condition: The course was in excellent shape, tee boxes, fairways and greens. The greens were slick and lighting fast even after a heavy thunderstorm the night before. The rough was cut short and easy to get the ball out of. The course was in excellent condition and the views over the meadows and the Atlantic City skyline were fantastic.

Facilities: The driving range and pro shop was all I really had time to check out. The pro shop was a little smaller than I expected, but fully stocked.

Shot of the Day: Hole 3, Par 3, 160 Yards, hit the green on the fly and the ball stopped within 8’ of the hole, then three putted on the fast, slick greens. Shot of the day, Sort of!?

Suggestions and Comments: This is a shorter course, but there are a few ‘hidden’ hazards, look at a yardage book while playing or check out the course on http://maps.live.com prior to playing.

Golfnerdness: Cash? Do we take cash? Most golf facilities frown upon 5-somes, we had a 6-some playing behind us, its nice to be private. ‘Cheers’ has not been relevant for years.

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Win a free round of golf at Atlantic City Country Club

Atlantic City Country Club is donating free rounds of golf, enter to win, see below!

The next drawing will be September 15th! Tell your friends and golfing buddies, sign up now for your chance to win!!!

Link: http://www.twooverpar.com/index_files/Win_a_Round_with_History.htm

Some ACCC History

Since our founding in 1897, the Atlantic City Country Club has been at the forefront of the sport, both nationally and internationally. The prestigious and historic Atlantic City Country Club proudly carries the distinctions of "The Birthplace of the Birdie," as well as being the site where the term Eagle was coined.

Six USGA Major Championships have been played at this legendary course. Walter Travis won the 1901 USGA Amateur Championship, after taking up golf late in life at the age of 35. In 1911, our Club Professional, Johnny J. McDermott, became the first American to win the USGA Open Championship, at the young age of 19! Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the first of three USGA Women’s Open Championships at the Club in 1948. The $7,500 purse was put up by fifty-five Atlantic City businessmen and fans paid $2.50 to see the final round on Sunday. Don January captured the inaugural PGA Senior Tour event played at ACCC in 1980.

Many other legendary names have played our course, including Sammy Snead and Howard Everitt. Bob Hope was an Atlantic City Country Club regular, first becoming acquainted with the Club when he worked on the vaudeville circuit. Arnold Palmer played our course from 1951- 1952 when he was a relatively unknown Coast Guard enlisted man.

Ringing in Tradition: The Atlantic City Country Club Bell was originally used in the early 1900s to remind golfers that the last trolley was about to leave for Atlantic City. Today, we once again ring the bell at the end of each day and invite you to Play a Round With History!

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Galloway National Golf Club

Galloway National Golf Club
270 South New York Road
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
Yards: 6274, Par 71 (Blue Tees)
Course Architect: Tom Fazio
Website: www.gallowaynationalgolf.com
Score: 112 (57 out, 55 in)
Date: June 5, 2008

I had the privilege of playing the ultra-private, 74th ranked course in America: Galloway National Golf Club. This course has some natural elevations changes, a few holes with forced carries, super fast greens, bunkers guarding the greens on numerous holes and trees, water and meadows ready to wreak havoc on wayward shots on every hole.

I have played this course about 5 times in the past, and the course still amazes me every time I get to play there. Shot a round of 112 on a beautiful sunny day which is within a few strokes of my previous rounds played here. I wasn’t hitting the ball fairly straight off the tee which makes this long course even longer, chipping was average since the greens were so fast, I couldn’t get the ball to stick on the green, putting was pretty good since I like fast greens.

From the web site: Galloway National Golf Club is a private, world-class, 18-hole championship golf course designed for the serious golfer. World renowned architect Tom Fazio, meticulously crafted Galloway National’s 6900 yards out of a 200 acre tract of heavily wooded, gently sloping bayside property. “Galloway is one of my best ever,” said Fazio. It is a dramatic and fair golf course designed to bring joy to the serious golfer. Natural contour changes, pine forest, sand and water are the “tools.” Tees with breathtaking views, inviting fairways, challenging hazards, and beautifully situated greens are your reward.

The inspiration behind Galloway National Golf Club originated with a group of dedicated golfers who share a deep sense of commitment to the game. Management of the Club is being approached in the same way. Our facilities rival the finest in the world and are designed to enhance not detract from your unique golf experience. Our members enjoy an elegant, yet understated ambiance of quiet comfort. Golf Digest recently named Galloway one of America’s best private golf clubs.

The course was in excellent shape, even a day after a horrible rain fall dumping inches of rain in the South Jersey area, no divots in the tee boxes or fairways, no pitch marks on the greens, and the greens were rolling super-super fast.

After the round (beating), we stopped in the club house for a drink and late lunch. The club house is modern and sleek with lots of picturesque views, the employees could not be more helpful, the food was excellent, the drinks were cool, the views of the course and Atlantic City skyline are unforgettable!

If you get a chance to play this South Jersey gem, do not pass on this course! We played with two – foursomes and we didn’t see any other golfers the entire round, it felt like we had the entire course all to our selves. The refreshment stations between every few holes filled with free refreshments and snacks is a nice touch!

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